The launch is taking place today of a new book on Houghton le Spring. Title - Houghton-le-Spring in old photographs, Volume 1. Author - Paul Lanagan. ISBN - 13 978-0-9555059-3-5 Information on the sales outlets for the book can be found on the website www.houghtonlespring.org.uk by clicking on the Houghton Heritage section and then on 'updates. I have noticed that the book is also for sale on eBay. Alan Vickers.